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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,008.45, 550,512.68 and 209,544.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,008.45, 550,512.68 and 209,544.45 is: 314,316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,008.45 : 550,512.68 = 209,544.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,008.45/550,512.68 = 209,544.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,008.45x = 550,512.68 × 209,544.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,008.45x = 115,356,876,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,356,876,748.63/367,008.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,316.68

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